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YR07 VTV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,384 mi
Last recorded110,384 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 VTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 110,384 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 99,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 87,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,342 miles

osr & nsr tyres outer sidewalls cracking

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,048 miles

Unable to inspect items due to plastic covers

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,501 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,778 miles

n/s/f wishbone bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 33,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 25,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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YR07 VTV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR07 VTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR07 VTV registered?

YR07 VTV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 May 2007.

Is YR07 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR07 VTV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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